friends forever

I was chatting with someone recently about wealth disparities in this country right now (how some people are scraping by, while others are ordering $800 bottles of wine at restaurants without batting an eye), and when it comes to happiness, I wondered what you thought of this question... read more

Do you get kind of sappy this time of the year? Oh my gosh, I do. I start thinking about old friends, people in my life from so long ago, and loved ones who have passed on. It's the music, it's the memories--something about this month that activates my tear ducts. You too? Who are you missing this season? read more

No matter how many new famous dudes we hear about (and love), there are some guys who are just impossible to not have a crush on. Though many years have passed, and we're not kids anymore (and, ahem, neither are they), here are the men we will always love. Forever and ever. read more

Do you ever wonder "what if?" when it comes to old friends? Like the ex-BFF who said that awful thing about you in high school or the old college roommate who you had a big blow up with. Sure, you can look them up on Facebook or MySpace--but do you ever wonder if reconnecting and giving them another chance ever a good idea? read more

Do you have a best friend? No, not your boyfriend or your sister (though these are great stand ins!). I'm talking about the woman (or man) in your life--the friend--whom you have bestowed the hallowed title of "best friend." More thoughts on BFFs and our happiness after the jump ... read more

Some people smoke. Others eat too much ice cream. I worry. No, I obsess. Give me a run-in with a not-so-nice checker at the grocery store, or a pal who says something weird--you name it--and chances are good that I'm going to lose some sleep over it. I wrote about this topic recently for Self and took away some important lessons about learning to let go. Let me share some... read more